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Ciara Mageean, Olympic runner, dies at age 34

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Last updated Nov 1, 2026

Ciara Mageean, Olympic runner, dies at age 34
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Ciara Mageean, a two-time Olympian from Portaferry, Northern Ireland, has died at the age of 34. The European champion announced her cancer diagnosis in July 2025. Mageean's family confirmed her passing in a statement on social media, expressing their grief and noting she passed surrounded by loved ones.

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  • •Ciara Mageean was a European champion in 2024.
  • •She represented Ireland at the Olympics twice.
  • •Her family revealed she died at 6:30 AM today.
  • •Mageean had been battling cancer since July 2025.
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  • 10:28 AMYahoo Sports — Olympic runner Mageean dies aged 34
  • 10:07 AMBBC Sport — Olympic runner Mageean dies aged 34
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Portaferry runner Ciara Mageean, who won a European title and twice represented Ireland at the Olympics, dies aged 34.

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Portaferry runner Ciara Mageean, who won a European title and twice represented Ireland at the Olympics, dies aged 34.

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